Jul 31, 20184 min read
SURVIVING THE MORNING DAYCARE DROP-OFF
It's hard on every working mom to say goodbye to her kids. Add in tears, crying, and clinging, and daycare drop-off can be really rough...
Jul 26, 20184 min read
12 THINGS YOUR DAYCARE PROVIDER WISHES YOU KNEW
The first two years of my son’s life, I was a working mom with a son in daycare. Then, after my daughter was born, I decided I wanted to...
Jul 24, 20183 min read
TIPS FOR END OF DAY CARE ROUTINES
After a long day at work, the last thing a tired parent wants to do is engage in a daycare pick-up battle with a child who isn’t quite...
Jul 19, 20183 min read
A FEW WAYS TO BUILD RESILIENCE IN YOUR CHILDREN
Offer a safe environment. Successful preschools set-up their space to allow children to safely explore the world around them which builds...
Jul 17, 20186 min read
A FEW QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN TOURING A PROSPECTIVE DAYCARE
You run a million lists through your head all day, every day, but when it comes to what to ask for from a day care center, you're...
Jul 12, 20184 min read
LEARNING TO DEAL WITH BULLYING AT SCHOOL
Is your child being bullied at school? In a Harris Poll from February 2014, 60 percent of respondents said they or someone they know have...
Jul 10, 20183 min read
THE EFFECTS OF STRUCTURE: AN IMPROVEMENT ON A CHILD'S BRAIN
Imagine your teenager asks to borrow your frontal executive network rather than your shoes today? Sounds laughable? You've actually been...
Jul 5, 20182 min read
HERE ARE SOME WAYS TO HELP KIDS TRANSITION TO KINDERGARTEN
Start with play therapy at home… Even little figures, stuffed toys, or puppets will work. Have your little-actors experience a transition...
Jul 3, 20184 min read
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT DAYCARE
Choosing a childcare center can be a difficult and long process. To help make this important decision easier and less stressful, consider...